{"id":12721,"date":"2024-10-21T08:59:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T06:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-sustain-co2-fussabdruck-berechnen\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T09:49:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T08:49:00","slug":"4cost-aces-sustain-product-carbon-footprint-calculation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-sustain-product-carbon-footprint-calculation\/","title":{"rendered":"4cost-aces\/Sustain | Product carbon footprint calculation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2604363345-scaled.jpg\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:20px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"604\" alt=\"4cost-aces\/Extension\" title=\"4cost-aces\/Extension\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-15105\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20600%20604%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung-200x201.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung-400x403.png 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:200px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"604\" alt=\"4cost-aces\/Extension\" title=\"4cost-aces\/Extension\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-15105\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20600%20604%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung-200x201.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung-400x403.png 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.16;\">4cost-aces\/Sustain<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Transparent calculation of the product carbon footprint<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(51,51,51,0.5);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:25px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:25px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">What is 4cost-aces\/Sustain?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>4cost-aces\/Sustain is an optional extension module for the costing software <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-parametric-cost-estimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4cost-aces<\/a>. It enables you to calculate the carbon footprint of your products over their entire life cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing a product\u2019s carbon footprint is crucial for identifying opportunities to reduce emissions and improve sustainability. By analysing each phase of the product life cycle, companies can implement targeted strategies to minimise their environmental impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-width:28.9px;--awb-icon-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-margin:11.9px;--awb-content-margin:40.8px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-thumbs-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Up to 80% faster than conventional calculation methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-thumbs-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Applicable across all technologies and industries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-thumbs-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Seamless integration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-parametric-cost-estimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4cost-aces<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Produktflyer_4cost-aces-sustain_EN_DIGITAL.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">Download product flyer<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-download fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Areas of application<\/h2><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-width:28.9px;--awb-icon-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-margin:11.9px;--awb-content-margin:40.8px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Manufacturing and production<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Transport and logistics<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Packaging<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Disposal<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Certificate compensation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:20px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" alt=\"FAQ: Product Carbon Footprint\" title=\"FAQ: Product Carbon Footprint\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4cost-aces_sustain_FAQ_1000x660.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4cost-aces_sustain_FAQ_1000x660.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-14828\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%27660%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201000%20660%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%27660%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4cost-aces_sustain_FAQ_1000x660-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4cost-aces_sustain_FAQ_1000x660-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4cost-aces_sustain_FAQ_1000x660-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4cost-aces_sustain_FAQ_1000x660-800x528.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4cost-aces_sustain_FAQ_1000x660.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">What is a product carbon footprint?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>A product carbon footprint is a measure of the total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with a product during its life cycle. This includes emissions from raw material extraction, manufacturing, transport, use, and disposal or recycling.<\/p>\n<p>The carbon footprint is usually expressed in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), which allow different greenhouse gases to be compared based on their global warming potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#f2b700;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#f2b700;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en\/resources\/blog\/faq-product-carbon-footprint\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">FAQ: Product Carbon Footprint<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-circle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(51,51,51,0.5);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Calculate carbon emissions for manufacturing and production<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>4cost-aces\/Sustain provides numerous features that enable you to transparently determine the carbon footprint and the associated costs for the manufacturing and production of your products. This allows you to optimise production processes and sites in terms of sustainability and select materials with the lowest possible environmental impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:170px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Produktion_300x300.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Produktion_300x300.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-12557\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20300%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Produktion_300x300-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Produktion_300x300.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 clean vertical-tabs icon-position-right mobile-mode-toggle\" style=\"--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-active-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7ffaa79087cfe62b6c5\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-7ffaa79087cfe62b6c5\" href=\"#tab-7ffaa79087cfe62b6c5\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Material database including carbon footprints<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-82e777b83effc9509c9\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-82e777b83effc9509c9\" href=\"#tab-82e777b83effc9509c9\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Automatic carbon footprint calculation for manufacturing processes<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-22d9c5480c84472bfa9\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-22d9c5480c84472bfa9\" href=\"#tab-22d9c5480c84472bfa9\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Production sites with adjustable sustainability levels<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f574f0766743488482d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-f574f0766743488482d\" href=\"#tab-f574f0766743488482d\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Production sites with adjustable energy levels<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7ffaa79087cfe62b6c5\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-7ffaa79087cfe62b6c5\" href=\"#tab-7ffaa79087cfe62b6c5\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Material database including carbon footprints<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-7ffaa79087cfe62b6c5\" id=\"tab-7ffaa79087cfe62b6c5\">\n<p>4cost-aces\/Sustain contains a database with more than 950 materials and their respective carbon footprints. This means that no extensive preliminary research is necessary. The material database is fully editable and can be supplemented with your own values. The supplied data records are regularly updated by 4cost.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-82e777b83effc9509c9\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-82e777b83effc9509c9\" href=\"#tab-82e777b83effc9509c9\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Automatic carbon footprint calculation for manufacturing processes<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-82e777b83effc9509c9\" id=\"tab-82e777b83effc9509c9\">\n<p>The well-proven parametric calculation model of 4cost-aces\/Sustain automatically determines the carbon emissions of the selected manufacturing processes in conjunction with the product specifications and the materials used in each case, depending on the various technologies and additional processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-22d9c5480c84472bfa9\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-22d9c5480c84472bfa9\" href=\"#tab-22d9c5480c84472bfa9\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Production sites with adjustable sustainability levels<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-22d9c5480c84472bfa9\" id=\"tab-22d9c5480c84472bfa9\">\n<p>An individual sustainability level can be defined for each production site, ranging from \u2018not sustainable at all\u2019 to \u2018fully sustainable\u2019. Each element (component, assembly, system) can then be assigned to a manufacturing site with its sustainability level. This level influences the calculated carbon footprint and the associated costs. It enables quick scenario analyses to identify optimal locations for production.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f574f0766743488482d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-f574f0766743488482d\" href=\"#tab-f574f0766743488482d\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Production sites with adjustable energy levels<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-f574f0766743488482d\" id=\"tab-f574f0766743488482d\">\n<p>An individual energy level can be set for each production site, ranging from \u2018very low energy consumption\u2019 (e.g. pure assembly) to \u2018extreme energy consumption\u2019 (e.g. foundry or hardening shop). Each element (component, assembly, system) can then be assigned a manufacturing site with its energy level. This level influences the calculated carbon footprint and the associated costs. It enables quick scenario analyses to identify optimal locations for production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:20px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" alt=\"Request a product demonstration\" title=\"Request a product demonstration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-14478\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%27660%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201000%20660%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%27660%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px-800x528.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Experience 4cost-aces\/Sustain live<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>We would be happy to demonstrate the capabilities of our costing software 4cost-aces\/Sustain to you in person.<\/p>\n<p>Request a no-obligation online product demonstration now. Our sales team will contact you shortly.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#f2b700;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#f2b700;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">Request a product demonstration<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-comments fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(51,51,51,0.5);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Our clients report on their success with 4cost<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"slider-2\" data-id=\"33\" id=\"SR7_33_1\" class=\"rs-ov-hidden\" data-version=\"6.7.54\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-17\" data-key=\"17\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-17-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe comparison of providers revealed, that 4cost achieved the highest score. We were particularly convinced by the fact that 4cost\u2019s solutions can be used for all commodities, regardless of technology. Equally decisive was the enormous speed with which cost estimates are possible despite limited information.\u201d\n\nChristian Ahrens<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-17-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Team leader of the Value Engineering department, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-18\" data-key=\"18\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-18-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cA major advantage of the 4cost software is the seamless interlocking of the two costing approaches, top-down and bottom-up. This appeals to a wide variety of cost estimators and ensures a consistent cost view without losing information across all project phases.\u201d\n\nAlexander Nordmeyer<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-18-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Value Engineer, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-19\" data-key=\"19\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-19-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe departments experience made with the costing software from 4cost are very positive and associated with high savings. By increasing transparency in the cost structures, a monetary benefit in the seven-digit range can already be recorded. We have made the right decision in our selection process and are very happy about our success!\u201d\n\nManfred Billes<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-19-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Department head of the EEPC team, MAN<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-20\" data-key=\"20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-20-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cFrom small start-ups to large corporations, costs must be constantly kept in view and controlled, especially in these difficult times. This succeeds very well with the 4cost software and I believe we can generate real added value for our companies.\u201d\n\nSarah W\u00f6rz<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-20-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Officer, Digitalisierungszentrum Ostw\u00fcrttemberg<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-21\" data-key=\"21\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-21-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe consistent calculation method of the 4cost tools convinced us right from the start. Very quickly we realised, that this methodology supports our needs in calculation, value engineering, purchasing and engineering excellently.\u201d\n\nFrank Hoffmann<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-21-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Supply Chain Management, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-22\" data-key=\"22\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-22-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith 4cost's modern parametric calculation models it is possible to estimate good and valid costs already in phases with limited detail of knowledge. In order to establish this, we not only made use of 4cost's software solutions, but also using their expertise in value engineering.\u201d\n\nSenior staff member<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-22-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Purchasing department, Rolls-Royce<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-23\" data-key=\"23\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-23-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe 4cost-aces interface is user-friendly and logically structured, especially when compared to other cost estimation tools. This makes it easier to use the tool even for occasional users.\u201d\n\nThomas Fiedler<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-23-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Cost Architecture A30X, Future Projects & Costing Performance, Airbus Deutschland<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-24\" data-key=\"24\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-24-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWe decided on 4cost because we see a significant added value for our calculation and value analysis in a consistent approach from quick cost estimates to detailed calculations. We focus now on the main cost drivers and identify areas with the greatest potential for cost optimization.\u201d\n\nWerner Seifried<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-24-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Technical Director, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-25\" data-key=\"25\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-25-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith 4cost we have a partner with whom we are implementing our objective of a long-term partnership in the areas of cost estimation, value analysis and cost structure analysis. We will continue to establish 4cost's solutions and use them even more intensively in the future, because the added value is obvious.\u201d\n\nWerner Seifried<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-25-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Technical Director, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-27\" data-key=\"27\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-27-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith the parametric cost estimate from 4cost-aces, we are fast and reliably in estimating new assemblies and examine scenarios.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith the 4cost-structure calculation tool, we are tracking target costs and manage our projects, including history and versioning.\u201d\n\nPeter Schmidt<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-27-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Value analysis department, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-26\" data-key=\"26\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-26-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe partnership-based cooperation with 4cost enables us to arrive at rapid cost estimates for our projects both in-house and directly at our customers site. I would not have expected a calculation of the costs at such an early stage in the product development process with such depth, consideration of variants and meaningfulness of the answers!\u201d\n\nMatthias Miesbeck<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-26-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Project engineer, HOLZER Firmengruppe<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-28\" data-key=\"28\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-28-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWe were enthusiastic about the speed and cost transparency during the 4cost workshops. We used the results from the workshops as a base for our business case analysis. We froze the cost target as cost reference for the subsequent development process and continuously referenced and checked on them.\u201d\n\nHinrik Weber<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-28-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of the optoelectronics business unit, Pepperl+Fuchs<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-29\" data-key=\"29\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-29-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe speed in which the costs are determined is impressive with this method. Elaborate work plans do not have to be predefined and evaluated, because the parametric approach of 4cost-aces is based on material and value-added approaches.\u201d\n\nErnst Tabel<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-29-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Project manager, Pepperl+Fuchs<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-30\" data-key=\"30\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-30-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith 4cost-aces we are able to arrive at valid cost statements very quickly. Compared to a bottom-up calculation that typically takes several weeks, we only need one to three days for the first cost assessment.\u201d\n\nGregor Schwab<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-30-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Orders & Offers, Production, EADS Defence & Security<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-31\" data-key=\"31\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-31-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cIn addition to the drastic time advantage of this costing method, the workshops have another effect that should not be underestimated: all participants agree on a common costing basis during the meetings and evaluate it in detail. The acceptance of the calculated cost values is very high due to the involvement of all participants.\u201d\n\nGregor Schwab<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-31-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Orders & Offers, Production, EADS Defence & Security<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-32\" data-key=\"32\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-32-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe workshop with the 4cost team was convincing both in terms of methodology and result. We were getting an idea of how the parametric approach of the 4cost-aces costing software works. Many new possibilities could now be approached in our daily work.\u201d\n\nStefan Buchwald<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-32-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Strategic buyer, BARD Engineering<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-34\" data-key=\"34\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-34-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe 4cost solutions enable us to become an extended workbench to the costing departments of companies in our region.\u201d\n\nPeter Schmidt<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-34-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head, Digitalisierungszentrum Ostw\u00fcrttemberg<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-36\" data-key=\"36\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-36-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe early breakdown of product and project costs with 4cost-aces not only offers us a high level of cost transparency, but in particular shows us optimisation potential for development and design. On the one hand, we are thus able to forecast future manufacturing costs in the case of design changes and on the other hand, to independently check manufacturing costs of already existing designs.\u201d\n\nMartin Klotz<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-36-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Product Cost Engineer, Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-41\" data-key=\"41\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-41-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe simplicity and speed of creating and comparing different technical, location and quantity scenarios in 4cost-aces is impressive.\u201d\n\nAndreas M\u00fcller<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-41-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Senior Operations and Procurement Manager, AutoFlight Europe<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-42\" data-key=\"42\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-42-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThanks to the workshop with 4cost, we received meaningful and transparent results in a short time, which allows us to take measures at an early stage to secure the profitability of our products.\u201d\n\nAndreas M\u00fcller<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-42-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Senior Operations and Procurement Manager, AutoFlight Europe<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-43\" data-key=\"43\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-43-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe use of 4cost-aces has led to a considerable improvement in our efficiency, as we calculate up to 75 % faster. Cost calculations that would otherwise take us several weeks to complete are done within a few days with 4cost-aces.\u201d\n\nHanno Pieles<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-43-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Director Business Unit Performance, newboxes<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-44\" data-key=\"44\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-44-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201c4cost-aces has become a valuable tool for our company because we use it to help our clients increase their cost transparency significantly and take their cost management to the next level.\u201d\n\nHanno Pieles<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-44-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Director Business Unit Performance, newboxes<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-48\" data-key=\"48\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-48-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\"Parametric costing enables us to create valid calculations in the early quotation phases with relatively little effort.\"\n\nTim Wiedemann<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-48-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Systems Engineer, MT Aerospace AG<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-51\" data-key=\"51\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-51-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThanks to 4cost-aces, we can plan and implement our projects more efficiently. The software has established itself as an indispensable tool in our development process and contributes significantly to the success of our projects.\u201d\n\nHannes B\u00fcttner<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-51-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Projects & Value Analysis, BAUER Maschinen GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-52\" data-key=\"52\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-52-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe calculations using parametrics are incredibly fast compared to the bottom-up approach, which allows us to react quickly to new requirements and designs. The design-to-cost process is streamlined and requires fewer resources.\u201d\n\nHannes B\u00fcttner<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-52-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Projects & Value Analysis, BAUER Maschinen GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-55\" data-key=\"55\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-55-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith the introduction of 4cost-aces, we have consistently enhanced our established processes. 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fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Calculate carbon emissions for packaging and transport<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>4cost-aces\/Sustain enables you to perform quick and detailed analyses to help you make optimal decisions regarding the packaging and transport of your products. The software allows you to design, compare and evaluate different packaging and transport scenarios in terms of their sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" 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href=\"#tab-1d7ecc5fb0a141bc739\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Selection and fine adjustment of the packaging class<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f3081afe1af9d39e789\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-f3081afe1af9d39e789\" href=\"#tab-f3081afe1af9d39e789\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Locations with adjustable sustainability levels<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-4f25e76494b42dcfa9e\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-4f25e76494b42dcfa9e\" href=\"#tab-4f25e76494b42dcfa9e\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">AI-assisted route planning<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-4f25e76494b42dcfa9e\" id=\"tab-4f25e76494b42dcfa9e\">\n<mark class=\"fusion-highlight custom-textcolor highlight1 awb-highlight-background rounded\" style=\"--awb-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\">AI<\/mark> 4cost-aces\/Sustain offers two options for planning sustainable transport routes: The AI-assisted route planning automatically determines the optimal means of transport (lorry, train, ship, plane) and routes between the selected destinations. The manual route planning allows users to select their desired means of transport and routes. In both cases, the software calculates the amount of CO2 emitted during transport and the associated costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-3e92bd0938c86971e76\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-3e92bd0938c86971e76\" href=\"#tab-3e92bd0938c86971e76\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Production sites at address level<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-3e92bd0938c86971e76\" id=\"tab-3e92bd0938c86971e76\">\n<p>For the exact calculation of distances, it is possible to specify production sites at address level. Once defined, the locations are stored in the database with their coordinates and are then available for all projects and users.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-067203164d2dfb5b946\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-067203164d2dfb5b946\" href=\"#tab-067203164d2dfb5b946\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Intelligent route information management<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-067203164d2dfb5b946\" id=\"tab-067203164d2dfb5b946\">\n<p>Once defined, routes are stored in the database with their respective coordinates and are then available for all projects and users. These routes also serve as templates from which alternatives can quickly be derived (e.g. changing means of transport or adding a stopover with the same start and end addresses. The effects on carbon emissions and the impact on costs are immediately apparent.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-13279308393ef46ecf2\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-13279308393ef46ecf2\" href=\"#tab-13279308393ef46ecf2\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Selection of the transport class<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-13279308393ef46ecf2\" id=\"tab-13279308393ef46ecf2\">\n<p>Five different transport classes (e.g. container or hazardous goods) are predefined in 4cost-aces\/sustain, which can be set individually for each element (component, assembly, system). Customised transport classes can easily be added to the database. This is followed by a multi-dimensional, parametric calculation that automatically takes into account the dimensions, masses and quantities of the goods to be transported. Carbon emissions and associated transport costs are instantly displayed according to the selected transport class. This allows for rapid what-if analyses and risk assessments to provide a solid basis for decision making.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-e7c0dd3eddde137f12f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-e7c0dd3eddde137f12f\" href=\"#tab-e7c0dd3eddde137f12f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Automatic calculations at element level<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-e7c0dd3eddde137f12f\" id=\"tab-e7c0dd3eddde137f12f\">\n<p>To provide logisticians with quick analyses and insights into possible optimisations, 4cost-aces\/Sustain automatically calculates the masses and distances to be transported for each individual element (component, assembly, system). The calculation takes into account batch sizes, excess quantities, mechanical and electronic components and defined routes.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-1d7ecc5fb0a141bc739\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-1d7ecc5fb0a141bc739\" href=\"#tab-1d7ecc5fb0a141bc739\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Selection and fine adjustment of the packaging class<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-1d7ecc5fb0a141bc739\" id=\"tab-1d7ecc5fb0a141bc739\">\n<p>4cost-aces\/Sustain comes with six predefined packaging classes (e.g. single packaging or impact-resistant packaging), which can be set individually for each element (component, assembly, system). Customised packaging classes can easily be added to the database. Due to the significant impact of oversize and very complex product geometry on packaging costs and carbon footprint, it is possible to further adjust the assigned packaging classes using the \u2018Oversize\u2019 and \u2018Complex Geometry\u2019 options.<\/p>\n<p>This is followed by a multi-dimensional, parametric calculation that automatically takes into account the dimensions, masses and quantities of the goods to be packaged. Carbon emissions and associated packaging costs are instantly displayed according to the packaging class set. This allows for rapid what-if analyses and risk assessments to ensure informed decision making. If the analysis is carried out during the development phase, optimisations can be made to the product design at an early stage in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f3081afe1af9d39e789\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-f3081afe1af9d39e789\" href=\"#tab-f3081afe1af9d39e789\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Locations with adjustable sustainability levels<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-f3081afe1af9d39e789\" id=\"tab-f3081afe1af9d39e789\">\n<p>Each element (component, assembly, system) can be assigned a location for packaging and transport, including a sustainability level. This level affects the carbon footprint of the packaging and the selected transport type from the location to the destination. This makes it possible to compare the environmental and cost impacts of different locations in a clear and structured way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(51,51,51,0.5);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Calculate carbon emissions for disposal<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>The way a product is disposed of has a significant influence on its carbon footprint. This course is already set during product design. 4cost-aces\/Sustain offers you the opportunity to create various disposal scenarios at an early stage and compare their impacts on the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:170px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Disposal_300x300.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Disposal_300x300.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-12586\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20300%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Disposal_300x300-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Disposal_300x300.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-3 clean vertical-tabs icon-position-right mobile-mode-toggle\" style=\"--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-active-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d570655198eb9483b33\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-d570655198eb9483b33\" href=\"#tab-d570655198eb9483b33\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Selection and fine adjustment of the disposal class<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d570655198eb9483b33\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-d570655198eb9483b33\" href=\"#tab-d570655198eb9483b33\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Selection and fine adjustment of the disposal class<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-d570655198eb9483b33\" id=\"tab-d570655198eb9483b33\">\n<p>4cost-aces\/Sustain comes with seven predefined disposal classes (e.g. \u2018slightly contaminated\u2019 or \u2018recyclable\u2019) which can be set individually for each element (component, assembly, system). Customised disposal classes can easily be added to the database. Since dismantlability and non-destructive disposal have a significant impact on disposal costs and the carbon footprint, it is possible to further adjust the assigned disposal classes using the \u2018Dismantlable\u2019 and \u2018Non-destructive\u2019 options.<\/p>\n<p>This is followed by a multi-dimensional parametric calculation that automatically takes into account the dimensions, masses and quantities of the goods to be disposed. The carbon emissions and the associated disposal costs are immediately displayed according to the disposal class set. This enables a holistic view of the product life cycle. If the analysis is carried out during the development phase, optimisations can be made to the product design at an early stage to reduce the carbon footprint of the disposal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(51,51,51,0.5);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Informed decisions based on transparent analyses<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>4cost-aces\/Sustain provides you with all carbon footprint calculations as required and ensures that you can rely on the results due to intelligent checking mechanisms within the software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:170px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Analysis_300x300.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Analysis_300x300.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-12597\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20300%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Analysis_300x300-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4cost-aces_sustain_Icon_Analysis_300x300.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-4 clean vertical-tabs icon-position-right mobile-mode-toggle\" style=\"--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-active-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-30ed1cdfdc494a000d4\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-30ed1cdfdc494a000d4\" href=\"#tab-30ed1cdfdc494a000d4\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Real-time report<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-106afbf191c61e2372b\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-106afbf191c61e2372b\" href=\"#tab-106afbf191c61e2372b\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Carbon offsets<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ca037c233422d1185b6\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-ca037c233422d1185b6\" href=\"#tab-ca037c233422d1185b6\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Automatic plausibility check<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-13fba6f0832d77ca393\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" 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